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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,606.13, 1,032,968.73 and 189,970.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,606.13, 1,032,968.73 and 189,970.13 is: 284,971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,606.13 : 1,032,968.73 = 189,970.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,606.13/1,032,968.73 = 189,970.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,606.13x = 1,032,968.73 × 189,970.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,606.13x = 196,233,203,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,233,203,924.04/688,606.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,971.62

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